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Why US Diesel Prices Could Stay High Even If Oil Tumbles: A Global Refinery Shortage

Sep 26, 2026 · 10:19 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Why US Diesel Prices Could Stay High Even If Oil Tumbles: A Global Refinery Shortage

US diesel prices hover near record highs as a global refinery shortage persists. Here's why pump prices may stay high even if oil tumbles after Hormuz reopens.

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Diesel is hard to make right now because refineries worldwide are busy or broken. So even if oil gets cheaper, diesel at the pump might stay expensive for a while.

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